Washington linebacker Azeem Victor, once considered a fringe first-round prospect, was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (pick No. 216 overall) of the NFL draft Saturday.
One pick later, Victor’s close friend and fellow linebacker Keishawn Bierria was selected by the Denver Broncos.
An Associated Press preseason first-team All-American going into the 2017 season, Victor had a tumultuous senior season at UW that ended prematurely after his November arrest for suspicion of DUI. He handed a season-ending suspension by UW coach Chris Petersen.
Victor pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving last month and sentenced to two days on a work crew.